Question

Which best describes the“brain trust” Franklin Roosevelt promised to make part of his administration?
a group of America’s most successful businessmen, who would fix the economy
a group of Hoover’s economic advisers, who would undo previous damage to the economy
a group of smart advisers, who would assist Roosevelt in guiding the nation forward
a group of military veterans, who would assist Roosevelt in putting Americans back to work

Answer 1

a group of smart advisers, who would assist Roosevelt in guiding the nation forward

Explanation: FDR’s “Brain Trust” were academic and policy experts (lawyers, economists, professors) whom he consulted to design New Deal programs and guide policy during the Great Depression.